Gatsby’s abrupt character change strongly influences the mood of the chapter, because he acts as the determining factor regarding the tone of the scene. Gatsby’s frantic behavior sets the tone instantly, and through the usage of diction and detail, it is evident that Gatsby is the catalyst of this disaster. The sudden change of character is evident once he begins to act compulsively and irrationally by suddenly “going home” because “‘nobody [decided] to come to tea.’” Gatsby vulnerability influenced him to lash out with anger, yelling at those in his realm. His antsy and fidgety behavior was implied by him “[looking] at his watch as if there was some pressing demand on his time elsewhere.” Gatsby could not function properly when forced to
